Kingstonist | Advertising Sales Representative

Why join the Kingstonist team?
Come work with us? The Kingstonist is a fast-paced, modern work environment; dedicated to supplying a unique perspective to the news world. The Kingstonist is a community-driven site that focuses on news, arts and culture, the environment, restaurants, people and events, and everything else that defines life in Kingston, Ontario. Our multi-talented team strives to produce a diverse array of content ranging from written articles to audio podcasts, as well as video and photographic coverage of what’s going on around Kingston’s city streets and in our backyards. As a rapidly growing company, we at the Kingstonist pride ourselves on the emphasis we place on finding the best collaborators to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

What to Expect
The Kingstonist is searching for an enthusiastic and dedicated Advertising Sales Representative who is ready to dive in and hit the ground running when it comes to their new role. The successful candidate for this position will be a skilled communicator with a passion for connecting with people and helping businesses thrive. The Kingstonist requires all of its Advertising Sales Representatives to conduct themselves with the highest level of professionalism and demonstrate ethical behaviour throughout all interactions with both the public, as well as fellow staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in marketing, inclusive of both working and educational experience.

Responsibilities of the Position:
·Understanding the flexibility required for such a position. This will be a full-time position, but a set schedule cannot be determined due to the nature of the industry.
·The ability to work independently in an efficient manner.
·The ability to take direction from the Business Manager.
·Display excellent communication as well as interpersonal skills.
·The ability to meet deadlines.
·Travel throughout the local market will be required.

Qualifications:
·A background in marketing, business, and/or news is preferred.
·Experience in advertising sales is considered an asset.
·A working knowledge of Wordpress is considered an asset.
·A candidate with a working knowledge of Kingston and the local community is preferred.